HeyRuaHow to say “diamond” in Irish
- Irish:
- muileata
- English:
- diamond, lozenge
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MWIL-ah-tuh” /ˈmˠɪlʲət̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- muileataí (diamonds)
- Genitive singular:
- muileata, an mhuileata (e.g. cruth an mhuileata, the shape of the diamond)
- Genitive plural:
- muileataí, na muileataí (e.g. patrún na muileataí, the pattern of the diamonds)
What does “muileata” mean?
“Muileata” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- diamond
- A diamond shape, a figure with four equal sides set on its point, a rhombus.Also: rhombus, diamond shape, lozenge.
1 other meaning: lozenge
- 2lozenge
- A lozenge-shaped thing, such as a diamond pattern or a diamond on playing cards.Also: diamond pattern, diamonds.
Other Irish words for diamond: diamant (diamond)
“Muileata” with the article
The plural of diamond in Irish is muileataí. Here is muileata after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Muileata” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using muileata, the Irish word for diamond.
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Diamond in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for diamond?
The Irish for diamond is muileata (pronounced “MWIL-ah-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is muileataí. Depending on context it can also mean lozenge.
How do you pronounce muileata in Irish?
Muileata is said like “MWIL-ah-tuh” (IPA /ˈmˠɪlʲət̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of diamond in Irish?
The plural of muileata is muileataí; with the article, na muileataí means “the diamonds”. The genitive plural is muileataí, as in patrún na muileataí (the pattern of the diamonds).
Does muileata have more than one meaning?
Yes. Muileata can mean diamond or lozenge, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does muileata change to mhuileata?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhuileata. After ár (our) it stays ár muileata, because m does not take eclipsis.
Is 'muileata' the gemstone diamond?
No, 'muileata' is the diamond shape; the precious stone is 'diamant'.
How do I say 'diamond-shaped'?
Use the adjective 'muileatach', for example 'fuinneog mhuileatach', a diamond-shaped window.
